单词 | classic |
释义 | classic adj. & n. --adj   1. a of the first class; of acknowledged excellence. b remarkably typical; outstandingly important (a classic case).   2. a of ancient Greek and Latin literature, art, or culture. b (of style in art, music, etc.) simple, harmonious, well-proportioned; in accordance with established forms (cf. ROMANTIC).   3. having literary or historic associations (classic ground).   4. (of clothes) made in a simple elegant style not much affected by changes in fashion. --n   1. a classic writer, artist, work, or example.   2. a an ancient Greek or Latin writer. b (in pl.) the study of ancient Greek and Latin literature and history. c archaic a scholar of ancient Greek and Latin.   3. a follower of classic models (cf. ROMANTIC).   4. a garment in classic style.   5. (in pl.) Brit. the classic races. Phrases and idioms classic races Brit. the five main flat races, namely the Two Thousand and the One Thousand Guineas, the Derby, the Oaks, and the St Leger. Etymology: F classique or L classicus f. classis class |
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